Scheduler / Daytona Beach, FL (On-Site)

***Strong preference for candidates with clinical research experience***

***Must be very proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word***

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We are currently seeking a Scheduler to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Daytona Beach, FL.

Work hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm EST (must be flexible and able to occasionally work other shifts and/or weekends as needed).

If you join us, you will work with some of the worlds leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Coordinates all activities involved in assigned clinical studies. Schedules operations staff to study specific tasks required by the protocol. During clinical studies, performs duties of Research Technician, including observing for subject safety, obtaining data at specific time points, and performing simple sample processing.

Other key responsibilities:

• Reviews study tasks daily to assess staffing needs. Ensures staff is scheduled to meet study specific requirements.

• Monitors overall day-to-day conduct of assigned studies in accordance with protocols, SOPs and GCPs to ensure integrity of the study and samples.

• Communicates on an as needed basis with Project /Study Managers, Study Coordinators and Operations Supervisors/Managers scheduling issues.

• Attends weekly logistic meetings to discuss staffing needs and study specific requirements.

• Participates in staff training seminars for coordination, and initiation meetings.

• Handles staff PTO / Holiday requests, school schedules and any other scheduling issues.

• Assists, as necessary, with study procedures.

• Observes subjects for general well-being and potential adverse effects, taking appropriate action as needed.

• Maintains skills to perform all study tasks required of a Study Technician (Phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, ECGs, Vital Signs etc.).

• Attends all required meetings, as appropriate.

• Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.

• Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.

• Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.

• Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.

• Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.

• Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work area and research unit.

• Maintains basic understanding of current regulatory requirements.

• Helps coordinate department training, new equipment training and procedures.

• Potential travel for cross-site support needs or external training needs.

• All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING...

• High school diploma

• Proficient knowledge of computer and programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel).

• 6-12 months' clinical research experience is preferred.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

• 401(K)

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Employee recognition awards

• Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.